Gleasonkamp Pond Dam

TRIBUTARY TO HORSESHOE RUN· Delaware, Ohio· Built 1964· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Gleasonkamp Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 42.1% in OH)
Dam Length230 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage17 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDOH00977

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 19, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

City of Delaware

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gleasonkamp Pond Dam?

Gleasonkamp Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Gleasonkamp Pond Dam?

Gleasonkamp Pond Dam is owned by City of Delaware (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Gleasonkamp Pond Dam built?

Gleasonkamp Pond Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Gleasonkamp Pond Dam?

Gleasonkamp Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Gleasonkamp Pond Dam?

Gleasonkamp Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Gleasonkamp Pond Dam last inspected?

Gleasonkamp Pond Dam was last inspected on November 19, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.